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events VO LU M E 11 • Q UA RT E R 3 • 2018
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First Selectwoman’s Corner
As I write this article to you I can’t help but think about these competitive bidding and this
past 6 months and the activity that has occurred. I enjoy this had helped us save along
opportunity to update you on the town quarterly as I do not with reviewing department
always have the time as the days go by very quickly. I just want operations and finding
to highlight a few items: efficiencies.
Road Improvements Infrastructure
VHB has finalized the road report for Haddam, a condensed The town has accepted the
version is on the town website, Haddam.org. This report has funding from the state via
identified each as to the type of work needed for repair and has town meeting for the Tyler-
rated the condition. This will be a great tool for the town to ville Water, and CT Water
work from in the future. This year we will finish the roads that has started engineering Lizz Milardo,
were approved under our bonding in addition to a few others. plans along with identifying First Selectwoman
These are Cove, Injun Hollow, Rock Landing, McTigh, Barman, the location of the wells for
Pokorny, Christian Hill and Nason. If the season and weather those properties that are covered by the funding. Construction
cooperate we will continue to add to this list per the data from is expected to start next spring. The Infrastructure Committee
the report. has recommended that the town vote on sewers for Higganum
Center as this has been an important topic to the town for over
Town Budget 20 years. We will provide information as this continues to unfold.
I am happy to report that the mil rate for 2018-2019 will remain The plans for the Dublin Hill bridge are 90% complete and being
the same, with no tax increase and capital projects will be funded finalized at this time. Due to the timing of the project (with
as needed to allow us to maintain and improve our capital assets. detours) this project will also start next spring.
We have been utilizing additional venues and opportunities for
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Selectwoman’s Corner ... continued from page 1
Overview
A few other projects we are working on for the community:
• The ADA bathroom for the Senior Center has been
completed and the new ramp and parking lot will be
completed.
• Siding repairs on the Veterans Museum
• Vendor markets on the town green are the last Thursday
of each month May to September
• A grant application for a pedestrian walkway on the
Swing Bridge with East Haddam
• Haddam has become involved in Sustainable CT and
more details to come on this.
Enjoy the summer!
Lizz Milardo, First Selectwoman
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
First Selectwoman’s Corner ................................................ 1
July in the Tax Office .............................................................. 5
Dear Readers & Advertisers... ............................................. 6
HK Recreation .......................................................................... 7
Haddam Historical Society ................................................10
Brainerd Library Programs ................................................11
MARC ........................................................................................12
Age-Related Macular Degeneration ..............................13
4th Annual Cruise Blues & Brews Festival ...................14
First Congregational Church of Haddam &
the Higganum Congregational Church........................14
Haddam Elderly Housing...................................................15
The Last Word ........................................................................16
Dear Readers & Advertisers...
It is with great excitement that I announce the launch of Events Magazines’
inaugural “The Last Word” segment.
“The Last Word” is a new feature article that will appear on the last page of all
of our 13 magazines. Each quarter there will be a story about someone with
Connecticut ties who has made major accomplishments not only in his/her
professional field but also in the community. Our inaugural “The Last Word”
segment for the third quarter of 2018 highlights NASCAR professional driver
Joey Logano, who is a native of Middletown, CT. It touches on his racing career
milestones as well as his work in Connecticut and around the country through
the Joey Logano Foundation.
What’s Next? Well, I can’t really give that away just yet. We’ve got some ideas in
the works for the 4th quarter issue of Events Magazines.
Comments and Feedback? As always, we welcome your input and insights on Cover Photo
how we can continue to enhance the magazines for the benefit of readers and AC Proctor
advertisers alike. All of us at Events Magazines hope you enjoy our first-ever
“The Last Word” feature. We look forward to continuing to serve the communi-
ty through our Events Magazines!
William McMinn, Owner
July in the Tax Office
By this time, you should have received your new tax bills. They were mailed June
29th. These new bills are for the 2017 Grand List. This covers from October 1, 2017
to September 30, 2018. The mil rate stayed at 31.69, the same as last year. The first
installments for Real Estate, Personal Property and the total Motor Vehicle bills are
due by August 1, 2018. The interest rate set by the State of Connecticut on delin-
quent taxes is 1.5% a month or 18% a year and the interest is calculated from the
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Town Clerk ... continued from page 5
BALLEK’S original due date of July 1, 2018. We accept post marked dates
from the post office.
GARDEN CENTER If you received a bill for a vehicle or a business you do not own
any longer please give us a call immediately. These bills will not
go away if they are not addressed. Avoid any additional fees or
penalties by contacting us as soon as possible. Escrow compa-
nies do not always tell us when you have paid off your mortgage
or bought a new house. The DMV does not tell us you returned
Add A Little Summer
plates or changed the registration address. If you have moved,
Color To Your Garden! please let us know in case we need to contact you. If there is a
FULL SERVICE GARDEN CENTER problem and we can’t get ahold of you it could cause more prob-
Great Selection of Annuals, Perennials, Trees & Shrubs lems down the road.
FULL SERVICE FLORIST If you cannot pay the total amount due, partial payments are
Gardening Gifts & Fresh Cut Flowers always accepted. This is not considered a payment plan. However,
it is the best way to keep some of the interest down. Interest will
LANDSCAPING be calculated on the amount due, not the original bill.
Walls, Walks, Patios, Tree and Garden Installation
Two years ago we began using a lock box to help process pay-
Sharing Our Knowledge & Passion
ments more efficiently. It has been working very well! We have
for Gardening with you!
included in your bills, an envelope with the lock box address in
860-873-8878 Hartford. The lock box is used from July 1st to August 1st. After
that time, all payments should be sent to the Tax Office to pro-
90 Maple Avenue, East Haddam, CT cess. If you want to mail your payment to us directly or stop in for
www.BalleksGardenCenter.com a visit, that is fine too.
If you are looking for a receipt please send your payment with a
self-addressed stamped envelope to: Town Office Building, Tax
Office C/O Kristin Battistoni, 30 Field Park Drive, Haddam, CT
06438. Checks can be made out to the Town of Haddam.
To use a credit or debit card online or in the office, a service fee
of 2.95% will be added. The fee is calculated based on the total
payment. A flat fee of $1.50 is charged for an Electronic Funds
Transfer from your checking account. We have a credit card
machine in the office for anyone that doesn’t want to use the on
line system. If you have questions about using the online payment
system please call us.
& SON, INC. Please allow some extra time for payments to be processed
Serving the CT River Valley during the busy collection period. If you make an online pay-
Heating Oil Dealer #252 ment, it may not reflect for a few day. This is typical for our online
P-203832 / S-303213 payment service. Do not worry. If you received an email confir-
mation number, your payment was processed. It just won’t reflect
“Delivering for Our on the website in real time. If you are not sure if a payment was
Customers Since 1924” processed please call before you try it again. You can always call
or email us to confirm it was received.
• WATER SYSTEMS
Pumps, Tanks, Heaters, Filters We do not mail bills again in January so hold on to the remain-
der bill stub. If you are looking for a copy of your tax bills, go to
• FUEL OILS, PLUMBING Haddam.org under the Tax Collector link. If you have any ques-
AND HEATING tions please call or email. We can be reached at:
High Efficiency Boilers, Solar Hot Water Kristin Battistoni, taxcollect@haddam.org or 860-345-8531 X 207
Service and Repairs, Remodeling, Renovations Tracy Thompson, taxclerk@haddam.org of 860-345-8531 X 206
860-873-8454 Submitted by Kristin Battistoni, CCMC
www.mausandson.com Haddam Tax Collector
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HK Recreation
SUMMER PROGRAMS
860-345-8334 / www.hkrec.com
Reliable, Affordable, Available!
The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is offering
many fun and exciting programs this summer. The brochure is
posted on www.hkrec.com. Online registration is available! Visit
our website and see how you can set up your household account
for easy registration.
Upcoming programs will include pre-school programs and
camps such as:
Curious Campers Pre-School Camp
Adventureland (July 9 – 13)
Little Scientists Week (July 16 - 20)
Under the Sea (July 23 - 27)
Land Before Time (July 30 – August 3) DOGS ~ CATS ~ BIRDS ~ EXOTICS
Skyhawks Teddy Tennis (June 25 – July 23)
Dr. Leroy Holdmeyer
Everson Soccer Clinic (Tuesdays or Thursdays 92 Saybrook Road, Higganum, CT 06441
beginning July 10 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm)
860.345.3366
A variety of Youth / Teen programs will be offered such as: fax 860.345.2557
HK Summer Camp / Extended Care (June 26 – August 10) www.higganumvetclinic.com
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(no 7/4) / weekly sessions) Skyhawks Basketball Camps (M – F morning classes, 2-week sessions
(July 9 – 13) and one-week sessions) / evening classes
Karate Kids (Mondays and Wednesdays (M/W, June 25 – July 23, no 7/4)
starting July 23rd) Skyhawks Lacrosse Camp
(July 16 – 20) Parent/Tot Swim
Horseback Riding (Tuesdays or (Thursdays from 12:30 – 1 pm,
Wednesdays beginning July 31st) Chris Corkum’s Baseball Camp June 28 – August 2)
(July 16 -20)
Babysitter’s Training Pre-School Swim for age 3
(July 17th & 19th, 5:45 – 8:45 pm / August Skyhawks Mini-Hawk for ages 4 – 7 (July 2-6 (No 7/4) or July 23-27,
10th, 8:30 – 1:30 pm) (July 16 – 20 or August 6 - 10) 9:00 – 9:30 am)
Everson Soccer Clinic Skyhawks Field Hockey Camp Aqua Aerobics
(Tuesdays or Thursdays beginning July 10 (July 23 – 27) (Thursdays, June 28 – August 2, 6:45 –
from 6:00 – 7:00 pm (ages 5-7, 7:00-8:00 7:45 pm)
pm (ages 8-14) Skyhawks Flag Football Camp
(July 30 – August 3) Lifeguard Training
Specialty Camps include: (June 18, June 26, 28, July 3, 5, 10, 12,
Play-Well Minecraft Camp (July 9 – 13, Skyhawks Tennis Academy 17 & 19)
9:00 – 12:00 pm (ages 5 – 6), 1:00 – 4:00 (July 23 – July 26, July 30 – August 2)
pm (ages 7 – 10) Summer Swim Team
Skyhawks Multi-Sport Camp for ages (June 25 – July 19) (No 7/4)
Performing Arts Camp 7 - 12 (August 6 – 10)
(July 9-13, 9:00 – 2:30 pm) Adult Programs include:
CT Elite Basketball Camp Horseback Riding
Casablanca’s Modeling/Fashion Camp (July 30 – August 3, Boys) (Thursdays, session 1, June 21 – July 19,
(July 16 –20, 9:00 – 12:00 pm) session 2, August 2 – August 23)
UK International Soccer Camp
Really Cool Science Experiments (July 23 - 27) Fitness Yoga
(July 23 – 26, 2:00 - 4:00 pm) (Tuesdays & Thursdays , June 21 –
CT Elite Basketball Camp August 2; 7:00 – 8:15 pm)
Animation Flix (August 6 – 10, Girls)
(July 30 – August 3, 9:00 -12:00 pm) Zumba
Academy International Field Hockey (Mondays May 14 – July 30 (no, 7/2) ,
Minecraft Movie Flix Camp (August 13 – 17) 7:00 – 8:00 pm)
(July 30 – August 3 from 1:00-4:00 pm)
Aquatic Programs Summer Entertainment includes:
Sports Camps include: Children’s Swim Lessons Kids’ Entertainment Extravaganza (all
Skyhawks Golf Camp (July 2 – 6, No 7/4) (ages 4+) beginning June 25th – August 10 shows at the HK HS Field House on
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8 Haddam Events • Quarter 3 • 2018 www.eventsmagazines.comWednesdays; All shows are $4 per person). Mark Reeves
June 27 Tom O’Brien – Comedy Magic Show
1:00 pm
- Builder -
Summertime - time for a change?
July 11 Johnny Peers & The Mutville Comix
1:00 pm
New Homes / Whole House Remodels / Additions / Kitchens
Bathrooms / Basement Conversions / Siding & Windows
July 18 Paris – The Hip Hop Juggler
Entertainment Centers / Flooring / General Remodeling
1:00 pm
Outdoor Family Concert Series
(all shows are at 7 pm on Fridays at the Higganum Green)
Sponsored by Coyote Blue, Higganum Veterinary Clinic, Mike’s
Auto Service, New Image Auto, LLC, Rad Computing, and
Wiese Enterprises, LLC.
July 13 - Whiskey, Wine & Coke
July 20 - Rockslide CT LICENSE # 538583 & 10263
July 27 - DizzyFish FULLY INSURED
August 3 - Nightshift
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9/11 Memorial
September 6
The Big E - Connecticut Day
September 19
AC Service & Installation
Pool Heater Service Discount Tickets will be available through September 1st for Six Flags
& Installation New England, Lake Compounce CT Science Center & Adventure Park
24/7 Emergency Service (Storrs or Bridgeport)
Automatic Fuel Delivery
Furnace/Boiler Service & For more information about any of our programs, please call the
Installation
Kohler Generator Service Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Dept. at 860-345-8334 or visit
& Installation www.hkrec.com.
Gas Fireplaces
Water Heaters
Price Programs Haddam Historical Society
Service Plans
Customer Loyalty 2nd Annual Croquet and
& Referral Programs Chardonnay Tournament
Saturday, July 14, 2018 4 pm to 7 pm
(rain date is July 15, 2018).
Join the Haddam Historical Society
for a lovely summer afternoon of cro-
Your local and family owned quet, wine and appetizing nibbles at
and operated source.
the beautiful Nestledown Estate on
Walkley Hill.
Our knowledgeable course designers
have devised both traditional and
challenging layouts including the
infamous Heartbreak Hill.
There will be both single and double
tournaments, and the top three winners
will earn the coveted bronze, silver or
Russ Pekrul, Bill Schneider
golden mallet. Croquet whites are op- and Pat Hartman enjoy an
tional, and there will be a hat decoration afternoon of croquet.
contest. The afternoon will also feature
a silent auction fundraiser. Tickets are $35 per person and more information is
available at www.haddamhistory.org or 860-345-2400.
Elizabeth Hart Malloy, Executive Director
The mission of the Haddam Historical Society is to preserve, collect,
interpret and promote the history and heritage of Haddam
for present and future generations.
WHAT IS 2-1-1?
It is Connecticut’s free and confidential information
and referral service. By calling 2-1-1, a toll-free number
throughout CT, callers can reach knowledgeable,
multilingual staff and get information,
referrals or seek help in a crisis.
10 Haddam Events • Quarter 3 • 2018 www.eventsmagazines.comBrainerd Library Programs
Our fifth program in the series: River Views:
An Appreciation of Our State’s Namesake Waterway.
Nature Writing Exploration
Saturday, July 14th 10:30 to 1.
Do you enjoy nature and words? Have you considered
trying your own hand at nature writing? Join Deep
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River nature writer Katherine Hauswirth as she shares
some slides of her nature writing adventures and reads
briefly from The Book of Noticing (copies available for purchase/
signing). This presentation will be followed by an overview of ♦ Central Heating & Heating Oil
types of approaches to nature writing, then participant time
outside to observe nature, trying to capture the experience in ♦ Residential & Commercial
words. Bring your lunch if you’d like. The session will end with the
group reconvening to compare notes and share work (sharing is
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11:10-11:40: Overview of nature writing - I will share some
favorite books, a workbook I wrote.
11:40-12:30: Group has time on their own to be in nature and
experiment with some writing.
12:30-1 pm: Group reconvenes; discusses experience and
Eddies
shares work.
Music on the Lawn with Samantha Goodman
Wednesday July 25th at 7 pm.
Bring your chairs and picnic dinner to enjoy some
AUTO BODY
music on our lawn. If the weather is inclement or
too hot, we will hold the concert indoors. Samantha SPECIALISTS
Goodman is a singer-songwriter native to Connecti-
cut. Growing up in West Hartford, CT, she starred in
several musical theater projects at Conard High School and stud-
ied voice at the HARTT School of Music. Her next adventure took
Serving Our Community
her to Boston University as an opera major, where she promptly Since 1956
fell in love with her new guitar and gave up opera for folk and
country music. Years later, Samantha returned to Connecticut
and began singing in vocal competitions, including becoming
the 2007 New England Regional Female Vocalist of the Year for 860-873-9044
Talent Quest and competing nationally in Las Vegas, NV. Upon
her return, she decided to turn her attention to live music and 2 Matthews Drive
began fronting local bands, including her most successful project, East Haddam 06423
Bad Penny, which will have some return engagements this sum-
mer. Samantha has mastered many genres throughout her career,
and seeks to move her audience through music, no matter what www.eddiesautobodyct.com
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the occasion. She is equally at ease singing standards, show Saturday Storytime
tunes, arias, folk music, country, pop, rock, jazz, and blues. Can’t make preschool storytime during the week? Join us on the
In particular, her training with nationally-recognized vocalist first Saturday of every month at 10:30 am, for stories, songs, finger
Christine Ohlman helped her develop her signature soulful plays, and crafts. Appropriate for children ages 3 and up, but
sound. Her original works reflect her eclectic taste, ranging younger siblings are always welcomed.
from rockabilly to punked-pop to blues ballads.
Toddler Tunes
Children’s Department of the Brainerd Memorial Toddler Tunes is a music and movement program for toddlers
2018 “Libraries Rock” Summer Reading Program Kickoff and their caregivers. Join us to sing nursery rhymes, dance, make
Marissa Lehmacher, Children’s Librarian music, and read a simple story. In July, Toddler Tunes will take
On Wednesday, June 27th at 6:30 pm, Celebrate the kickoff to place on Thursdays at 10:30 am. Appropriate for children ages 1
our Summer Reading Program with an interactive performance to 3, but younger and older siblings are always welcomed.
by Sunny Train. Performing a happy blend of original and tradi-
tional music, Sunny Train connects the community through song, LEGO™ Club
yoga, and hands on instruments for everyone to join the fun! Like playing with Legos? Come build with us! Each month will
Shake eggs, bang on drums, twirl hula hoops, explore yoga poses feature one unique theme and one free build. Lego creations will
or play with the world’s biggest bubbles; Sunny Train is sure to be put on display until the next session. Lego Group meets on
delight! This is event is free and is appropriate for children of the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
all ages. Summer reading packets will be available on this day. Appropriate for children ages 5 and up.
Preschool Storytime Paws to Read
Join us for themed stories, songs, finger plays, and crafts. Bring your favorite book to the library, and spend some time
Preschool Storytime takes place every Wednesday at 10:30 am. reading to a certified therapy dog. Dogs are great listeners! Paws
Appropriate for children ages 3 and up, but younger siblings to Read takes place on the third Saturday of every month from
are always welcomed. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Paws to Read is appropriate for children
and teens in Pre-K through 12th grade. Registration is required
as space is limited. Call 860-345-2204 and ask for the Children’s
Department to receive your 15-minute time slot.
2018 “Libraries Rock” Summer Reading Program Finale
and Ice Cream Social
Science Tellers: “Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden Piano”
On August 16th at 6:00 pm, grab your spurs and journey with
us to the Wild West, where a legendary bank-robbing outlaw is
back in town, about to strike again! After the Sheriff mysteriously
vanishes, two young kids must saddle up to foil the great heist -
but not before stopping a runaway train, escaping an abandoned
mine shaft and discovering how a mysterious piano can play an
‘instrumental’ part in putting a rotten cowboy back behind bars.
Throughout this absolutely wild adventure story, volunteers from
the audience will help us explore the fascinating science behind
chemical reactions, acids and bases, combustion, air pressure,
inertia and more. Don’t miss this classic action-packed western
with ‘notes’ of science! After the program, please join us for an ice
cream social! This is event is free and is appropriate for children
of all ages.
MARC
MARC Community Resources (MARC) has advocated for the
rights of people with disabilities since 1955. If you are interested
in receiving more information contact Erin Gasparini, Vice
President of Vocational & Leisure Services at (860) 635-5151.
12 Haddam Events • Quarter 3 • 2018 www.eventsmagazines.com4th Annual Cruise
Blues & Brews Festival
Most Family Friendly Event of the Entire
Festival Season
The young and the young-at-heart are in for a great time at
the 4th Annual Cruise Blues & Brews Festival, to be held Satur-
day, September 29, 2018, 10 am to 4 pm (rain or shine), at the
Chester Fair Grounds.
This festival features hundreds of antique and unique cars on
display, performances by Connecticut’s top blues bands, a food
court with a variety of up-scale food trucks, locally brewed craft
beer on tap, a marketplace of vendors, a kid’s play area full of
activities, trophies, games and prizes.
All proceeds from Cruise Blues & Brews Festival support the
At-Risk Boys Fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex
County. Established only five years ago, The At-Risk Boys fund
has awarded over $75,000 in grants to organizations throughout
Middlesex County. These grants have helped hundreds of boys
and young men achieve success and a better life.
The 4th Annual Cruise Blues & Brews Festival will be held
Saturday, September 29, 2018, 10 am to 4 pm (rain or shine),
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at the Chester Fair Grounds. Admission: $5 donation, children under 12 are
free and tickets can be purchased at the gate during the Festival. To learn more
about this fun-filled event or to make a donation please go to www.atriskboys-
fund.com.
Age-Related Macular
Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe
vision loss in adults over the age of 50. This eye disease occurs when there are
changes to the macula, a small portion of the retina that’s located on the inside
back layer of the eye. Commonly, older people develop macular degeneration
as a natural part of the aging process. AMD causes loss of central vision and
it can occur in two forms: wet and dry.
With macular degeneration, you may experience symptoms such as blurriness,
dark areas or distortion of your central vision, or permanent loss of your central
vision. It usually does not affect your peripheral vision. For example, with ad-
vanced macular degeneration you could be able to see the outline of a clock, yet
you may not be able to see the hands of the clock to tell what time it is.
The majority of people with macular degeneration experience the dry form,
which does not have a known treatment, but many people benefit from a vita-
min regimen. Unfortunately, vision loss cannot be reversed. The less common
wet form may respond to lasers and medical injections if caught and treated
early. Smoking and high blood pressure are often associated with the wet form
of macular degeneration.
If you have been diagnosed with dry macular degeneration, you should use a
chart called an Amsler grid every day to monitor your vision. Dry macular de-
generation can quickly change into the more damaging wet form. If you notice
any change of vision, you should contact your ophthalmologist immediately.
Middlesex Eye Physicians
860-347-7466
First Congregational Church
of Haddam & the Higganum
Congregational Church
The Shared Ministry of the First Congregational Church of Haddam and the
Higganum Congregational Church Worship is at 9:30 am all year around. Services
are in Haddam for July and August 19th & 26th. Services are in Higganum for
August 5th & 12th and September. All are welcome!
Upcoming Events: Summer Worship - July and August. Join us Sundays in July
and August at 8 am at the Gazebo in Higganum for Brief Summer Worship of
Morning Praise (rain or shine). We gather for a contemplative time of prayer, read-
ings from the Psalms and singing hymns. Communion is celebrated almost every
Sunday. All ages and dogs on leashes are welcome. Bring your own chair!
14 Haddam Events • Quarter 3 • 2018 www.eventsmagazines.comAt our regular, family friendly, Summer Worship at 9:30 am on
Sundays we will be exploring what it means to Be the Church
through a series of statements and scripture, ie. Protect the En-
vironment - Love God - Forgive Often - Embrace Diversity.
Our Bread Ministry - We will be selling delicious homemade
bread at the East Haddam Farmers’ Market at Ballacks Garden
Center on Wednesdays 4-7 pm June - September. All proceeds
go to the Haddam Fuel Bank.
Haddam Elderly Housing
Haddam Elderly Housing Corp. held its annual meeting on
May 22, 2018. The following officers were elected; Treasurer,
Kathleen Lundgren, secretary, Tanja Moiarity, Vice-President,
Brenda Buzzi and President Jo Ann Woickelman.
Also, there are several new board members, Loralee Woods,
Mary Lou Heger, and Sue DeCarli. Reva Hickey had served
as the resident representative, but recently moved. She will
be replaced by Fran Kosalski.
The board is working on a capital plan for High Meadow.
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Joey Logano – Inspiring others to do for others
by Sigrid Kun
Professional NASCAR driver Joey Logano started
his racing career right here in Connecticut racing
quarter midget cars and quickly made a name
for himself. Starting at the age of six, the
Middletown, CT native started winning
championship after championship – to the
point that, by the time he was 15, he was
already on the radar with NASCAR racing
legends. Now, he’s always to be reckoned with
on the NASCAR racing scene, competing full-
time in the Monster Energy NASCAR series
and part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity series.
THE STATS ARE IMPRESSIVE.
• Youngest driver to win a NASCAR
Xfinity Series race - winning at
Kentucky Speedway in 2008 when he
was just 18 years, 21 days old and in
only his third Xfinity Series start.
• 2009 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year
• Won the Daytona 500 in 2015 - Second youngest driver to win
Upper right: Joey Logano. Middle
this race. photo: Number 22 on the track.
• 49 combined wins in NASCAR’s top-three series Bottom left: Joey and his wife
Brittany at a Meet and Greet.
Photos courtesy of the
There is, of course, the glitz and the glamor that pervades NASCAR as Joey Logano Foundation.
a whole. And there’s the occasional race-action controversy. And there
are the ups and downs. After early successes (leading to the nickname,
“Sliced Bread”) and nearly winning a championship in 2016, Joey failed Since 2013, the foundation has invested almost $2.7 million in various
to make the playoffs in 2017. This year could mark a turnaround. Joey organizations across the country. Programs include inviting children
notched a win at Talladega Superspeedway in April, which ended a nearly who are facing tough situations (whether physically and/or emotionally)
year-long winless streak and, as of press time, he is fifth in the NASCAR annually to a NASCAR race to be part of the crew for the day, supporting
Championship Point Standings. non-profit organizations during the 10-week NASCAR playoffs in each
playoff race market, assembling and donating comfort care backpacks
But there’s more to the 28-year-old than that. Joey and his wife Brittany, to foster and/or terminally ill children, and an annual fundraiser in
whom he married in 2014, welcomed their first child into the world this Connecticut, called Driving Hope Home. A portion of the Driving
past January. Joey and Brittany have also been very committed to giving Hope Home proceeds are donated to The Ronald McDonald House of
back. In a previous conversation, Joey mentioned, “If we can touch a few Connecticut with the remaining proceeds donated to reputable charities
people’s lives and help them become contributing members of our com- the foundation supports to offer children in need a first or second chance.
munity and the world, it’s really going to make a difference and it starts In its 5th year, Driving Hope Home will be held at Foxwoods Resort in
one person at a time.” That’s the crux of the Joey Logano Foundation that Mashantucket, CT on July 18th and 19th. “It’s our responsibility. You have
invests in organizations offering second chances to children and young to do it. If we we’re not going to do it, who else is going to be an advocate
adults during times of crisis and works to inspire others to live a life of for these kids,” says Brittany, who notes that first chances are important
generosity. too. “They need a first opportunity in life. If we can shed light to this and
inspire others to do the same, we can have a bigger impact than the two
WHY SECOND CHANCES? of us. That’s our goal.”
First, there was a life-changing visit to Joplin, Missouri in 2011 where Joey
helped to rebuild a home for a local family following the tornado that dev- There is no doubt that Joey is a fierce competitor and a pure NASCAR
astated the area. That family needed a second chance. Little did Joey know racing talent. But don’t overlook the other side. “When you are able to
that he would soon need his own second chance. He had been driving the make a difference like that, you can see it in that person’s face, how much
No. 20 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing since the 2009 season, but that it affects their lives - there’s no better feeling than that,” he observes. “I can
ended in 2012. He received his second chance when he was picked up by talk about race wins as much as I want and how great that is but there’s
Penske Racing in 2012. The following year, the Joey Logano Foundation nothing better than that win - when you’re are able to affect something.
was established. That’s a bigger win than any racetrack can get you.”
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